Pediatrics
Scholarly Communications Librarian
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1701-3655Medical Education and Student Engagement Librarian
Mobile App Resources
The range of Medical Apps has grown so much, consult your professional organization or check the journal literature for the best apps.
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FDA: Device Software Functions Including Mobile Medical ApplicationsInformation on mobile apps and which mobile medical applications the FDA regulates.
Point of Care Tools/Drug Guides
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Pediatric Care Online This link opens in a new windowFrom the American Academy of Pediatrics, combines clinical information with point-of-care resources. Features include Red Book Online..
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Micromedex This link opens in a new windowDrug information for health care professionals. Databases included are DRUGDEX, NeoFax, and Pediatrics.
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Lexidrug This link opens in a new windowFormerly Lexicomp. Lexidrug provides point-of-care drug information, including dosing, administration, warnings and precautions, as well as clinical content, such as clinical practice guidelines, IV compatibility, and other tools.
Patient Education Information Resources
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MedlinePlusMedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
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AAP Pediatric Patient EducationHandouts and other information for pediatric patients and families from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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AboutKidsHealthCurated information from The Hospital for Sick Children.
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KidsHealthPediatric information for parents, kids, adolescents, and teachers.
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Medicines for ChildrenCovers many of the medicines that are prescribed or recommended to children by health professionals.
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Reach Out and ReadReach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy in pediatric exam rooms by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.
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Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)Information on drugs and other chemicals to which lactating individuals may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant.